VU

Coussapoa curranii

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Coussapoa curranii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,000 meters. It grows as an epiphytic or hemiepiphytic tree in the canopy layer of these moist, high-altitude forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coussapoa curranii classified as Vulnerable?
Coussapoa curranii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Coussapoa curranii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures may force populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Coussapoa curranii live?
Coussapoa curranii occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Coussapoa curranii?
The main threats to Coussapoa curranii are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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